ML031490478

Resolution of Early Site Permit Topic 19 (ESP-19), Effects of Potential New Units at an Existing Site Letter from J. Lyons to R. Simard, NEI

ML031490478
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Site:	Nuclear Energy Institute
Issue date:	08/11/2003
From:	Lyons J NRC/NRR/NRLPO
To:	Simard R Nuclear Energy Institute
Jenkins R, NRR/ADIP/NRLPO, 415-2985
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August 11, 2003 Dr. Ronald L. Simard Nuclear Energy Institute 1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708

SUBJECT:

RESOLUTION OF EARLY SITE PERMIT TOPIC 19 (ESP-19), EFFECTS OF POTENTIAL NEW UNITS AT AN EXISTING SITE

Dear Dr. Simard:

This letter confirms our understandings and expectations regarding the effects of potential new units at an existing site. This topic, which is identified as ESP-19 on the list of Nuclear Energy Institutes (NEIs) generic early site permit (ESP) issues, was discussed during a public meeting on March 5, 2003 (Meeting Summary - ADAMS Accession No. ML030990608). Subsequently, NEI documented its position on this topic in a letter dated May 14, 2003.

The NRC staff offers the observations and clarifications stated below.

1. The NRC staff agrees with Item 1 of the subject NEI letter, but in the context of the exclusion area (see 10 CFR 100.3) boundary (EAB). Owner-controlled area is synonymous with controlled area, a term defined in 10 CFR Part 20 and related to personnel protection. The definition of exclusion area includes...that area surrounding the reactor, in which the reactor licensee has the authority to determine all activities...

2. The NRC staff agrees with Item 2 of the subject letter that the ESP holder is responsible for compliance with 10 CFR 52.35.

3. The NRC staff agrees, as stated in Item 3 of the subject letter, that the ESP holder and the licensee for the nearby operating plant(s) should have appropriate managerial and administrative controls to address interface issues.

4. The NRC staff agrees that the requirements of 10 CFR 50.34(a)(11) are not applicable to an ESP application. However, operating unit(s) licensee(s) are expected to maintain awareness of activities performed under an ESP [i.e., activities authorized in accordance with 10 CFR 52.25(a)], to ensure no undue risk is posed to the operating plant from such activities. The staff is considering ESP condition(s) that would require the ESP holder to notify the operating plant licensee and the NRC prior to conducting any activity authorized under 10 CFR 52.25(a).

5. The NRC staff agrees, as stated in Item 5 of the subject letter, that the ESP applicant will identify and assess the potential impacts from nearby operating plants on the proposed site.

The NRC staff letter to NEI (J. Lyons to R. Simard,

Subject:

Use of Existing Site/Facility Information) dated December 18, 2002, provides the staffs positions on use of existing information (such as that applicable to an existing facility) in an ESP application.

R. Simard Please contact Michael Scott, ESP Project Manager, at 301-415-1421 if you have any questions on this matter.

Sincerely,

/RA/

James E. Lyons, Program Director New, Research and Test Reactors Program Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Project No. 689 cc: See next page R. Simard Please contact Michael Scott, ESP Project Manager, at 301-415-1421 if you have any questions on this matter.

Sincerely,

/RA/

James E. Lyons, Program Director New, Research and Test Reactors Program Division of Regulatory Improvement Programs Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Project No. 689 cc: See next page Distribution:

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Mr. David Lochbaum Union of Concerned Scientists 1707 H Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006-3919 Mr. Paul Gunter Director of the Reactor Watchdog Project Nuclear Information & Resource Service 1424 16th Street, NW, Suite 404 Washington, DC 20036 Mr. Ron Simard Nuclear Energy Institute Suite 400 1776 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-3708 Mr. Russell Bell Nuclear Energy Institute Suite 400 1776 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-3708 Mr. Thomas P. Miller U.S. Department of Energy Headquarters - Germantown 19901 Germantown Road Germantown, MD 20874-1290 Mr. James Riccio Greenpeace 702 H Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Rod Krich Vice President, Licensing Projects Exelon Nuclear 4300 Winfield Road Warrenville, IL 60555 Patricia Campbell Winston & Strawn 1400 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 Mr. Eddie Grant Exelon Generation 200 Exelon Way, KSA3-E Kennett Square, PA 19348 Mr. James F. Mallay, Director Regulatory Affairs FRAMATOME, ANP 3315 Old Forest Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 Mr. Ernie H. Kennedy Vice President New Plants Nuclear Plant Projects Westinghouse Electric Company 2000 Day Hill Road Windsor, CT 06095-0500 Dr. Regis A. Matzie Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Westinghouse Electric Company 2000 Day Hill Road Windsor, CT 06095-0500 Mr. Gary Wright, Manager Office of Nuclear Facility Safety Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety 1035 Outer Park Drive Springfield, IL 62704 Mr. Vince Langman Licensing Manager Atomic Energy of Canada Limited 2251 Speakman Drive Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5K 1B2 Mr. David Ritter Research Associate on Nuclear Energy Public Citizens Critical Mass Energy and Environmental Program 215 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003

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